Meet the People Behind the Mission
Each member of our team brings unique gifts and a shared heart for serving God and loving people unconditionally.
Mirna Patiño
Dr. Mirna Patiño holds over 35 years of studies and experience in the legal field, criminology, organizational relations, and other areas. She is passionate about defending the human rights of individuals. Throughout her professional career, she has participated in serving communities across different countries. In her service to the American community, our leader has been chosen by God for a very special mission: to found and lead an organization where the most vulnerable find not only the hand of a Good Samaritan, but also empathy, education, and support in their different life processes. Throughout her life, Dr. Mirna has dedicated herself to helping individuals and families overcome challenges, reach their goals, and find hope through faith, compassion, and guidance. Throughout her entire journey, she has truly practiced love for others, as her own challenges have never been a limitation to offering a warm embrace, a smile, and excellent service to people. The wisdom, joy, strength, and unwavering commitment of Dr. Mirna Patiño toward people have become the heart of this community. Her passion for serving others, combined with her deep faith in God and years of professional and humanitarian experience, inspire every program and initiative we carry out. Every program has been proposed, created, and driven forward by her. Those who know Dr. Mirna recognize her by her servant's heart, integrity, and dedication to guiding those in need to turn their challenges into strengths, achieve their goals, and present them to God. Dr. Mirna leads our Good Samaritan Community with love, purpose, and faith — and maintains the firm belief that every person deserves dignity, support, and many opportunities to thrive in every positive aspect of life.
Arlene Milagros Carratala
Arlene Milagros Carratala is a dedicated servant leader with over 30 years of experience in administrative management, nonprofit operations, and community development. Her extensive background spans organizational leadership, program coordination, and strategic planning — bringing both structure and heart to everything she does. For 25 years, Arlene has served as a Youth Director, pouring her passion and expertise into the lives of young people, guiding them toward faith, purpose, and personal growth. She has also directed a wide range of community programs, consistently demonstrating her ability to build meaningful connections and create lasting impact across diverse populations. As Executive Assistant to the Founder and CEO, Arlene is the steady hand behind daily operations, ensuring that the vision and mission of The Good Samaritan Community are carried out with excellence, compassion, and integrity. Her unwavering commitment to God, people, and service makes her an irreplaceable pillar of this ministry.
Fabiola Hernandez
Fabiola Hernandez brings both a nurturing heart and a strong passion for serving others to her role within the community. As Co-Founder of The Good Samaritan Community, she is dedicated to creating faith-filled, welcoming spaces where children and families can learn, grow, and feel supported. Through her work, Fabiola focuses on developing community programs that promote education, compassion, guidance, and hope for all underserved families and individuals — including immigrants, low-income families, the elderly, and anyone in need of legal guidance and support. Currently pursuing her legal education in the United States, she is passionate about helping others navigate life's challenges with dignity, empathy, and integrity — whether related to immigration, family matters, housing, workers' rights, or other legal needs. Her commitment to faith, family, and community service continues to inspire programs centered on love, encouragement, and meaningful support for those in need.
Fabiana Hernandez
Fabiana Hernández is a professional specialist in Culinary Arts and a career Chef in the United States, with a passion for cooking that began at just 12 years of age. She has developed and specialized in the Michelin and fine dining industry across the United States, bringing excellence, creativity, and dedication to everything she creates. Fabiana is a talented and accomplished Chef with a beautiful heart, known for her remarkable ability to craft rich flavor combinations and seasonings that have earned her the admiration of the American community that has watched her grow — both as a Chef and as a citizen who contributes meaningfully to American society. Fabiana has a deep love for serving and teaching others to thrive. As time goes on, she continues to strengthen her faith in God, knowing that He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. She also believes that helping others nourish themselves wisely and healthfully is a beautiful expression of the First Commandment — to love God above all things and to love your neighbor as yourself. Through nutrition education, culinary programs, and wellness guidance, Fabiana seeks to reach every person, inspiring a spirit of gratitude and prayer at every shared meal — grateful to God for His provision and joyful in the gift of serving others. We are grateful to Fabiana for joining us in this mission of serving God and our community.
Flavia Hernandez
Flavia Hernandez is a Co-Founder of The Good Samaritan Community whose heart for people and deep faith in God drive everything she does. She is currently pursuing her degree in Counseling with the vision of one day overseeing the Counseling Program within this nonprofit — bringing professional healing, guidance, and hope to the many individuals and families who need it. Flavia believes that true healing begins with God, and she is committed to preparing herself to serve others with excellence, compassion, and purpose. We look forward to the tremendous impact she will have on this community in the years ahead.